What did you do to your mini today?
Currently running 215/45r17 on our 03 R53 on MC40 wheels and get some rub on the arches over larger bumps. I will admit ole Grumpy could use some new shocks in the rear, but there are no issues with 205/45r17s on the original wheels. All stock suspension, not lowered, but wheel offset can play a role.
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if you really need some ideas, maybe recover the seats, if you don’t have recaros, wrap all the pillars, headliner, and boot cover.
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Well the repairs are complete.
I did the repairs do to a rocker noise. I did find about 3 hydraulic lifters that were stuck. So I just replaced all of the rockers. Got a good price from rockauto. So while I was there I went ahead an did the timming chain. Inspected the cam. I did not see any wear or pitting. So I did not replace. I will say doing this on a R50 is a pain. You have to move the water pump out of the way. So I had to remove the alternator then loosen up the water pump.
I am please with the results. Engine is much quieter.
I did the repairs do to a rocker noise. I did find about 3 hydraulic lifters that were stuck. So I just replaced all of the rockers. Got a good price from rockauto. So while I was there I went ahead an did the timming chain. Inspected the cam. I did not see any wear or pitting. So I did not replace. I will say doing this on a R50 is a pain. You have to move the water pump out of the way. So I had to remove the alternator then loosen up the water pump.
I am please with the results. Engine is much quieter.
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Maybe take it back to the guy who rebuilt your engine ?
Well the repairs are complete.
I did the repairs do to a rocker noise. I did find about 3 hydraulic lifters that were stuck. So I just replaced all of the rockers. Got a good price from rockauto. So while I was there I went ahead an did the timming chain. Inspected the cam. I did not see any wear or pitting. So I did not replace. I will say doing this on a R50 is a pain. You have to move the water pump out of the way. So I had to remove the alternator then loosen up the water pump.
I am please with the results. Engine is much quieter.
I did the repairs do to a rocker noise. I did find about 3 hydraulic lifters that were stuck. So I just replaced all of the rockers. Got a good price from rockauto. So while I was there I went ahead an did the timming chain. Inspected the cam. I did not see any wear or pitting. So I did not replace. I will say doing this on a R50 is a pain. You have to move the water pump out of the way. So I had to remove the alternator then loosen up the water pump.
I am please with the results. Engine is much quieter.
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Looks good. Front looks like it could come up slightly, or the rear looks like it could come down a smidge... I would like it to be more level. What are your ride height measurements? My Clubman sits at 12-3/4"front and 12-5/8" rear, and I think the rear is too high. OEM spec is about 3/4" lower in the rear.
Ill have to measure it first thing in the morning. The front sits just right for my taste, maybe a hair raised if anything. In regards to the rear I wish I was able to lower it more to even it out with the front. Both front and rear struts are at their lowest setting. Once I get back under it I'll double check to see if there is anything I can do to drop the rears a tad more.